2008 shifter in 2002 truck and more conversion pictures

Added some more finishing touches to the auto-to-manual-conversion: My truck is now sporting a 2008 shift lever and shifter boot along with a 2008 carpet for manual transmission: Here are a few more pictures of…

@ 470,268.9 km

Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Filter Change Since km 460373: used 667.37 l diesel used 612.25 l Used Veggie oil Average consumption: 12.93 l / 100 km

UDOO – Monitor – OS update

I have been experimenting some time with the UDOO board and the touch screen I bought. The goal was to achieve a portrait orientation of the screen with a as far as possible OS “out…

Finalizing Display Frame

Currently am in the final stages of designing the display frame for my secondary onboard truck computer. This is how it looks in SolidWorks: Once all parts are procured / machined, I’ll post some photos…

ordered second batch of parker fittings

Placed my order for the second batch of parker fittings. These will go into the regulated return system in the engine bay. Found out since the last order that the trouble is the Viton seals…

@ 460,373 km

Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Filter Change Since km 450523.2: used 548.4 l diesel used 823.2 l Used Veggie oil Average consumption: 13.929 l / 100 km

out with auto … in with manual

@ 459,719.5km Replaced the automatic transmission with a manual transmission. The mechanical part is pretty straight forward, several forum threads can be found about this. e.g. Auto to Manual Converstion … We had a donor…

Fittings have arrived

Got notification today that the fittings for the fuel pump assembly have arrived. Also got a reaction from parker: The local Territory Manager gave me a call and confirmed what I am looking for and…

Templates for Regulated Return

For my regulated return fuel system, I need stainless fuel lines in the engine compartment: – supply line 1/2″ to a distribution block – 3/8 line from distribution block to passenger side head, rear –…

Fittings are on the way

Got news today that the last of my fittings are at the main distributor and should arrive next week. Fingers crossed. Send a message today to parker customer service: Good Day, I have been having…